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Is there any place on Earth that's safe from natural disasters?
Determining the safest place on Earth can be a little tricky. After all, if we all knew where it was, wouldn't we all be clamoring to live there already? And anyway, what do we even mean by "safe" -- and safe from what?
10 Must-haves in a Storm Survival Kit
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Don't wait until there are storms in the forecast to get prepared. Gather the 10 must-have items for your storm survival kit now.
10 Pieces of Disaster Safety Advice You Should Ignore
There are certain steps you should take to protect yourself, your family and your home during a disaster. These are not those steps.
Quiz: Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
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Think you're ready for the next disaster? Find out how much you know about disaster preparedness with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
How the American Red Cross Works
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After Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States, most of us saw what the Red Cross can do -- and what it cannot do. But the Katrina disaster isn't the first sign of conflict in the ranks of this humanitarian organization. Learn about the functions and history of the American Red Cross.
Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?
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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?
Do you know these meteorology basics? Quiz
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Meteorology has come a long way from "red sky in the morning, sailors take warning." How much do you understand about the science behind the forecasts you see on the news?
10 Ways the Earth Is Trying to Kill You
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Mother Earth seems to have a love/hate thing going on with humans. While the planet we call home has all the essentials we need for life, it also has some nasty - and deadly - surprises.
What does it mean when a barometer is rising or falling?
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A barometer is an instrument that is used to predict the weather. Learn about barometers in this article.
Find the Best Weather in the U.S. in These 8 Cities
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Some places seem to have it all: sunny skies, warm temperatures, low humidity and no need to shovel snow.